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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/04/26 - Minutes - PC-HPCHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca _x_ Vice Chairman Macias _x_ Commissioner Fletcher _x_ Commissioner Munoz Commissioner Wimberly _x_ Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner, Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Albert Espinoza, Asst. City Engineer, Lois Schrader, • Planning Commission Secretary: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals embers of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. None C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed . for discussion. C1. Consideration to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 12. 2017 Page 1 of 7 APRIL 26, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA C2. Consideration to approve the workshop minutes of April 12, 2017 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to adopt the Consent Calendar D. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after . speaking. D1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19497 — GEORGE BOTROS - A request to subdivide one (1) 42,630 square foot parcel of land into three (3) parcels of land in the Low (L) District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Beryl Street; APN: 0202-241-24. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt as a Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 which covers minor land divisions. D2. MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00798 — GEORGE BOTROS — A request for site plan and architectural review of three (3) single-family residences that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision (SUBTPM19497) of a 42,630 square foot parcel of land in the Low (L) District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Beryl Street; APN: 0202-241-24. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 which covers the construction of up to 3 single-family residences. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification as to the location of the tree noted as a concern. Mr. van der Zwaag said it straddles the property line. He suggested an open section in the wall to accommodate the tree. Chairman Oaxaca asked if the applicant is aware of all project conditions. • Page 2 of 7 APRIL 26, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Mr van der Zwaag confirmed that he is. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Alan Clark, residing at 9128 Base Line Road, stated he satisfied about the solution for the tree. He said he is also concerned about an encroachment of his properly and he has survey drawings that indicate the applicant's property line is 4 feet from his garage and is on his property. Commissioner Fletcher asked who is maintaining the property. Mr Clark indicated that it is mostly maintained by previous owners Barbara Mc Carter, 7271 Beryl, said that she was told the wall was intentionally built inside the properly line. She said she would lose lfoot in back but the property line is 4 feet off the line frorn a prior survey. She also noted that when it rains, water pools 1 foot deep on her driveway. She said she is concerned her garage would flood if a solid wall is placed where the applicant wants to build it. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing and asked for staff to address the questions. Mr. van der Zwaag deferred to Troy Tryfonopoulos of Plump Engineering (the project engineer). Mr. Tryfonopoulos said the properly has been surveyed and the property line has been established by the title for the property. He said with respect to the drainage: he would propose leaving openings in the wall to allow the water to drain of(. Commissioner Fletcher asked how it would drain once the water hits the wall. Mr. Tryfonopoulos said they can transfer the water with pipes and elevate the pads for the homes. Chairman Oaxaca asked him if they reached out to the existing residents. • Mr. Tryfonopoulos said they had a neighborhood meeting and both concerns were raised. He said he agreed to provide drainage and we can hire another surveyor to confirm the results. Page 3 of 7 APRIL 26, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Fletcher asked with respect to the survey, what is staffs responsibility when there is a dispute. Albert Espinoza. Assistant City Engineer, said our land surveyor reviewed the survey on file with the title and he concurred the survey on the title is correct. He said If there is still a dispute with the neighbors they can hire another surveyor and re -confirm the results. Commissioner Fletcher asked if the old wall will have to be removed. Mr, van der Zwaag said the older wall will be rernoved and they must eliminate any double wall situations acid if there is a dispute, it will be reviewed. Commissioner Munoz said it sounds like there is a path to resolve issues. He said the project • looks good and the plotting works. He offered his support. Commissioner Wimberly concurred. He said he also reviewed the project at DRC and it looks appropriate. He said the applicant can work with staff and the neighbors to resolve. Commissioner Fletcher agreed and said that the dispute will be for the existing owners to prove. He said the applicant needs to make sure they don't create a future problem. If something happens to the tree in the future he is not sure the how the liability would be shared. Commissioner Macias offered his support and noted the applicant did all the City required and if there are issues they need to pursue a solution with staff. Mr. van der Zwaag noted he was conferring with Mr. Espinoza and they determined that even if the wall moved 5 feet to the south and the other is moved there is still plenty of room to meet all the required setbacks. Chairman Oaxaca said asked the residents to connect with staff with their documentation to clarify the property lines. He said it is not uncommon to have (littering lines and it can be resolved. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19497 and Minor Design Review DPC2013-00798 as presented. • D3. TIME EXTENSION DRC2017-00249 - PACIFIC SUMMIT -FOOTHILL, LLC - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved 8-lot Tentative Tract Map Page 4 of 7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA (SUBTT16605) residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 21 acres of land in the Mixed Use (MU) District, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, between Red Hill Country Club Drive and Pacific Electric Trail; APNs: 0207-101-13, 31, 34 & 41. Related Files: Time Extension DRC2015-01110. On April 12, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract 16605, Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. Tom Grahn. Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). • Richard Davidson (residing in the Red Hill area) asked if any major changes have been made to the proposal in recent months. He also noted that there is heavy traffic already coming out of the Red Hill development. Chairman Oaxaca said an application has not come to the Commission yet but he could check with planning staff. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Mr. Grahn noted the project area has expanded and includes the old Red Chief Motel site. He said the modified plan now indicates the development will have access to the west of the Sycamore Inn and it is the same applicant and because the proposal has expanded it will be brought back to the Commission and there will be another opportunity for the public to speak on the proposal again in the future. He said there also would be more neighborhood meetings and will also have to go to the City Council for final approval. He said there are currently 3 more possible extensions available. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Time Extension DRC2017-00249 as presented. F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER -AGENCY UPDATES: Page 5 of 7 APRIL 26, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Munoz updated the Commission regarding the transportation bill that passed and also thanked City Management for providing opportunities for our staff to have valuable face tirne with the legislators. He noted there are about 2500 bills each year. He said one hot issue is affordable housing and how difficult that has become to address because of the loss of redevelopment funds and other factors. He said they are looking for ways to streamline affordable housing projects and for alternative ways to expand the tax base. He noted Senator Mike Morrel and Assemblyman Marc Steinorth both had issues with raising taxes. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mike Srnith, Senior Planner updated the Commission regarding the project site of the Animal Hospital presented at the last meeting and the piled hush at the house of 7271 Amethyst Avenue. He reported !� site has been cleaned up and provided a picture evidencing that fact. G. ADJOURNMENT I, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of April 20, 2017 seventy two (72) hours prior to 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 7:45 PM the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my the foregoing agenda was posted on the meeting per Government Code ILSI Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given t, length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply Page 6 of 7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. • Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,662 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us. Page 7 of 7